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‘The Drama’ Movie Releases First Trailer

“The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, released the first trailer for the movie on Dec. 10, on its official Instagram account. The post noted “save the date” for April 3, the day Kristoffer Borgli’s A24 film will be released in theaters.


The romantic comedy will follow a “happily engaged couple,” Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Pattinson), through “unexpected turns” throughout their wedding week, according to “The Drama” IMDb page.


The trailer shows Harwood and Th...

Keenan STI Clinic: Temporary Closure Announced

The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced that the Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at Keenan Health Center would be temporarily closed due to ongoing staffing issues until February 2026. The clinic’s temporary closure went into effect immediately.


According to Milwaukee District 3 Alderman Alex Brower, the clinic sees about 30 patients every day. Brower also noted that the clinic had 9,216 visits and tested over 4,300 people in 2024.


“We are losing a service here,” said...

Anitra Burks Sentenced to Life for Murder of Abused Boy, 6

A 6-year-old boy slurps up some noodles off a plate and looks up at his grandmother with a wide smile, approving of the food. His mouth closes, but his smile slightly remains as he makes a “mmm mmm” sound. Zane McAttee-Adams used to love his grandmother’s home-cooked meals, according to his grandmother, Yvette Adams.


When Yvette Adams would visit her grandson, Zane was always quick to run out to her car and offer to help her carry in any bags she was bringing into his home. Zane would refer t...

When Does "Stranger Things" Come Out?

Hawkins, a fictional town in Indiana, will be brought to life one final time. The fifth season of “Stranger Things” is set to premiere on Nov. 26, 2025, according to Netflix.


Fans won’t be able to binge the entire series in one sitting. The Netflix Original Series will be released over the span of a little over a month.


The first four episodes of the new season will be released on Nov. 26, the next three on Dec. 25, 2025 and the season finale on Dec. 31, 2025. 


According to Netflix, he...

Dancing With The Stars Vote: Andy Richter Goes Home

Dancing with the Stars said goodbye to the “people’s princess” on Nov. 11, as the show celebrated its 20th anniversary. The combined votes from viewers and judges’ scores eliminated Andy Richter and his professional dance partner, Emma Slater, from the 34th season of the show.


Richter was dubbed the “people’s princess” after remaining in the competition for several weeks, despite being towards the bottom of the judges’ leaderboard since the season premiered on Sept. 16.


“It’s changed my li...

Colman Domingo Is Cast as Cowardly Lion in Wicked 2

Last November, movie theaters were filled with shades of sparkling, bright pinks and contrasting deep greens. Why? The highly anticipated “Wicked,” a two hour and 40-minute musical, directed by Jon M. Chu was released into theaters. What fans did not know, is that there would be a second part to follow. 


Wicked Part 2, formally known as “Wicked: For Good,” is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2025, according to an announcement from the “Wicked” Instagram. Fans have been going wild for...

Across the Generations: Reflections on 9/11/01

For Americans who were alive on Sept. 11, 2001, the tragedy of the attacks lingers in their minds. Though the greatest impacts of that day were felt by those who lost life, limb, or loved one, it’s safe to say any American who was alive on 9/11 was affected by it in one way or another.


Enough time has passed now that a new generation has been born with no firsthand experience of 9/11 or the political and cultural fallout in the aftermath. However, 9/11’s significance as a historical event mea...

Taylor Swift’s Movie: Milwaukee Swifties Gathered at AMC

Kaylee Cadeau arrived at her local movie theatre dressed in a bright orange spaghetti strap dress, with a gold chain around her waist, a cream feather in her hair, a pair of dazzling diamond earrings and strappy black sandals. Her showgirl glam was complete with a bold red lip, black eyeliner, sparkly orange nails and a pinup hair style. 

“When ‘Reputation’ came out that’s when I was certified Swiftie mode because I knew exactly what she was singing on in the album,” said Cadeau. 

Taylor Swift...

Fancy Pooches Dress Up for the Puppy Prom

Loki and Penelope sauntered down a glittery pink carpet, side by side, before stopping in front of a purple backdrop covered in glossy purple flowers and letters spelling out “Pup Prom.”


Loki, a Siberian husky-Pomeranian-mix, was dressed in a striped, black tuxedo with a red rose boutonniere. Penelope, a Tibetan spaniel, wore a black dress with a glittery top and line of pearls around the waist complete with a dark pink rose corsage. The pair posed for a photo after being dubbed prom king an...

'I just want public schooling to stay kind of conservative and pure because I have little girls.'

Cameron Finney, 28, has a full-time job creating TikTok content and is raising two daughters with her husband. In the 2024 presidential election, Finney voted for President Donald Trump, citing her conservative values and the best interests of her daughters.


Dorothy Carpenter: Why did you vote for President Trump in the 2024 election?


Cameron Finney: That’s a deep question because I feel like there are so many reasons why you could vote for someone or not. My top things that I can think o...

'I'm interested to see where the never-Trump conservative movement goes from here.'

Josh Olson, 25, attended Grand Canyon University and majored in government with an emphasis in public policy. He works for a children’s camp and is raising a son with his wife. In the 2024 presidential election, Olson declined to vote for President Trump, even though he considers himself a conservative.


Dorothy Carpenter: Can you tell me about who you voted for in the 2024 election and why?


Josh Olson: I voted for Kamala Harris. I am a never-Trump conservative, very much of the Mike Pence...

Lake Geneva ranked a romantic destination

Just about 40 minutes away from Crystal Lake is a small town that has recently been ranked the 43rd most romantic towns in the United States. In October 2023, the New York Travel Guides released their ranking of the most romantic small towns in America, with Lake Geneva, Wis. landing in the upper half.
The New York Travel Guides has a team of travel experts that comprised this ranking of the top 140 most romantic small towns in the United States. The team looked at 600 small towns throughout the...

Campus hosts many Halloween happenings

MCC’s student government is fully embracing the spirit of the season, as they host a week full of Halloween festivities. Halloween Week will run from Monday, October 23 to Friday October 27, with all sorts of different opportunities for students to get in touch with their spooky side.
From Monday to Friday, there will be a pumpkin carving competition. Students may either buy their own pumpkin, or pick one up from the cafeteria, while supplies last. The pumpkins can be carved or decorated; whiche...

Swift’s tour was a wild ride for fans

Taylor Swift fans were ready for it when they heard the superstar would be taking the stage once again. Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour took the world by storm, from the time the tickets went on sale, all the way to the announcement of more shows in fall of 2024.
On November 1, 2022, Swift announced that she would be hitting the road in Spring 2023 for her first tour since the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018. Fans instantly went into a frenzy and the demand for tickets was through the roof.
The first...